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Roni Size, music videos and programming sessions

Friday, Sep 11, 2009 4:39PM / Members only

Hello all

we have not updated this blog for a while, so here it is a summary of what we have been doing.

Our friends at Magnetic Soul have been so good to invite us to perform at the upcoming Electronic Music Festival. This event will be head-lined by RONI SIZE, directly from UK, with MC Dynamite as a supporting act.
We are honored to open for such a big artist that has been a real influence on our music and can't really wait to share the stage with him.

For info:
Magnetic Soul
Facebook Event

For the event we will have to prepare an entire new set. All songs will have to be Drum n Bass / uptempo tunes (my favourite! ah!).
You might have noticed that our latest trend was to compose more with a bit of a New Rave / Techno twist.... well, this gig will be of a completely different taste!
I and Griff have been spending weeks in programming new tunes and remixing old tunes with a new flavour.... we are almost there.... will probably post snippets of them on our facebook blog later on....

Also, eventually we have finalized the production of our first proper Music Video, featuring director Marie Chao from LA. Marie is also on AnD.... check her out here.
Marie Chao
The video will be shot in Hong Kong in mid October and hopefully will be unveiled during our Roni Size gig in November.

In the meanwhile, while we were waiting for Marie to come and meet us, we have shot two live music videos, produced by Stage Tube. They did not come half bad, especially Bleed!, which is a new song, not included in our first EP.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtWChP8skhk

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvm-VMNJeCY

this should be all. I go back to producing now....

see you all at the gig.
mark your calendar.... .November 21st

Cla

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Violent Jokes E.P. - "Falling" - out now.

Monday, Jun 22, 2009 2:39PM / Members only

The new VIOLENT JOKES E.P. - "Falling" is available to buy NOW.

You can buy this online at iTunes, Napster, Amazon and other good online stores.
You can also buy it at Agnes B Sport. Available at their stores in Hong Kong.
Check it out.

VIOLENT JOKES - “Falling”

Itunes URL: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=310276146&s=143444

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Monday, Jun 22, 2009 2:17PM / Members only

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Upcoming concert

Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 1:00PM / Members only

Hello

We are going to play a concert on March 7th, together with Kongkrete Bass DJs, Drip Manila all the way from the Philippines and Synthetic Insemination.
During the concert we will release our first EP and artworks by our band's artist, FISH, will be shown.
Don't miss out.

for info
http://www.alivenotdead.com/hklive/March-7th-09-HK-Live--event-507416.html

Cla

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back to Italy and gig in December

Friday, Dec 5, 2008 11:34AM / Members only

hello,

i am off to Italy for a couple of weeks.
Violent Jokes has been out of the stages for a while... we have all been quite busy with our day jobs... we are planning a 2009 full of music, though, and we will eventually release our first EP, which is presently almost completed...
For all interested, our last gig of the year will be on December 27th at the Backstage.
I and Simon will be coming back from Europe right on that day, landing in the afternoon.
We hope planes won't let us down.
In each and every meaning....

see you all soon

Cla

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Spencer Douglass
posted on Friday, Nov 13, 2009 1:56AM [Report]

hey guys,

we have recently confirmed our first pre-show for the Macau International Music and Arts festival. It will be held on Nov 25th at Backstage. If you are interested to perform then let me know.

Cheers,

Spencer
Robert Vicencio
posted on Friday, Sep 18, 2009 11:21AM [Report]

Unfortunately the Producer only told me last week. Thanks for passing by.
SoulZe
posted on Wednesday, Sep 9, 2009 3:39PM [Report]

pls vote for my video if you like it!
Show Your Support For Original & Creative~
check it out in my updated blog, thanks a lot!
Anton Wong
posted on Friday, Sep 4, 2009 12:26PM [Report]

no shit. I HAVE TO MEET HIM!!!

what's the date again?
Anton Wong
posted on Thursday, Sep 3, 2009 8:49PM [Report]

you're opening for one of my heros!!!!!

i hate you
Anton Wong
posted on Thursday, Sep 3, 2009 4:40PM [Report]

don't have access to facebook at work... tell me more NOW!!!!!
Anton Wong
posted on Thursday, Sep 3, 2009 4:35PM [Report]

and happy wedding. when's that?
Anton Wong
posted on Thursday, Sep 3, 2009 4:33PM [Report]

you're doing a WHAT with roni size??!!!!
Anton Wong
posted on Wednesday, Sep 2, 2009 8:12PM [Report]

believe it or not i've been trying to write some melodies and words for the verse part of punk n bass. trying to complement what you already have for chorus. not there yet..

also getting gould to listen to the tracks to see if he can contribute some real drum sounds.
Anton Wong
posted on Tuesday, Sep 1, 2009 3:06PM [Report]

bleed video is very very good
Gong Wu
posted on Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 11:06AM [Report]

oh dude did i mention that there is an ambient pack for the transmitter? it's an additional mic that you wire on that gives you the sound of what's going on outside of your headphones? alternatively and (worst case scenario) i'll probably buy this add-on and give this a whirl too as i hear it makes this a lot better with the isolation problems of in ear.

I let you know if I have any problems and if It works out great then i'll also let you know!
Gong Wu
posted on Monday, Aug 17, 2009 1:32PM [Report]

ok ok, I "believe" this to be true. but untested as of yet. The psm200 has 2 inputs on the front of the transmitter.. One of them you directly feed you're mic into. It has a raw line out on the back
The transmitter also has separate volume controls for both inputs. essentially you can send your mic mix through to yourself at your own specified volume. and then get a mix out from the desk into the second input and actually control the volume of that input also from the transmitter.
With the volume control also on the reciever pack. you should never have much of a problem adjusting your own mix (within reason)
I'm sure it's definately dooable.
But i will try it out very soon!
;)
hope this helps you bro!
Gong Wu
posted on Monday, Aug 17, 2009 12:03PM [Report]

yeah i know what u mean man. However luckily my system has a mix and volume control that i can control on my transmitter and reciever. I can set my own vocal level, aswell as reduce the overall volume.I bought the bass model of the shure series, psm200 and it's absolutely fine for what i need it for.
Gong Wu
posted on Sunday, Aug 2, 2009 8:47PM [Report]

Hiya!
As you probably already know there's an awesome opportunity for one band to play with Linkin Park next month in Macau!

Please go to www.alivenotdead.com/linkinparkcontest and cast your vote for GONG WU!!!

Allow us the chance to show these people what Hong Kong can really do!
We want to get up on stage with those guys and DESTROYYYYY!!!!

It's such a small competition every single vote really counts so please put your vote in!
Thanks so much!
Gong Wu
Mr Vix
posted on Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 12:19AM [Report]

still the pin hole camera is a good idea... just not good for posting pics :P
Dirt Star
posted on Saturday, Jul 18, 2009 2:08AM [Report]

Violent Jokes! Can't wait to see your next show!
Yes_Tom
posted on Tuesday, Jul 7, 2009 1:01PM [Report]

hahaha perhaps!
Cain McInerney
posted on Tuesday, Jun 23, 2009 5:02PM [Report]

thanks! I will definately come and get some pointers on the accent.
rottendoubt
posted on Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 1:45PM [Report]

was good to finally meet you guys (at philia)! have a great weekend!
rottendoubt
posted on Monday, Jun 15, 2009 10:32AM [Report]

i was with a friend and after you guys performed we went to the back to eat dinner (they didn't have any open spots closer to the stage). =)
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An ethereal, feminine voice crawls its way up from the darkest range of sonic spectrums, speaking through the voluptuous lips of a Shadow...
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An ethereal, feminine voice crawls its way up from the darkest range of sonic spectrums, speaking through the voluptuous lips of a Shadow. Two tall bodyguards protect the message and deliver the frame: an unusual combination of Drum&Bass loops with live instruments, electric buzzes and intriguing lyrics, glitch and distorted guitars.
After not even an year of Hong Kong activity, Violent Jokes have played in all major events in town, have collaborated with local bands to a couple of compilations recently released and were invited to perform at Spring Scream 08 in Taiwan, together with famous DJs and musicians from all over Asia.
More live music and their first album are already scheduled for the latter part of a really productive 2008.
Stay tuned: http://www.myspace.com/violentjokeshk.
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